Botanical garden and B&B in a beautiful nature reserve near Bologna, Italy

Italy

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18/10/2019
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2019

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We are looking for helper that speak and understand italian from the very firsts days of september.

Giorgio and Donatella started this botanical garden here 30 years ago, hosting many different kinds of common and rare plants.
This place is located in the Natural Reserve. The famous trekking route " Via degli Dei" passes through the landscape from Bologna to Florence, attracting many visitors to our B&B.

In addition to the plant collection, we have several wildife ponds, an old Chestnut forest and a orchard where we grow our vegetable. our donkey and 2 sheep provide the fertiliser!
We have some cats, the sweet dog Maggie and a few chickens.
Labor is needed mostly for the garden and the B&B.

Andrea the son, is 26, speak english and try to manage the volunteers and the place, there's a lot to do so come and help us out!! :)
For the work in the B&B we offer pocket money.
Type of help
Gardening
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Help in the house
Art project
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can share our knowledge and experience in botanical gardening and more. You will learn though the task that you are involved in. You will have the opportunity to practice the Italian language with us.
Host offers a wage in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
We are searching a help to work in the garden and help in the B&B. This could include: moving soil, planting, garden maintenance, making path for forest walking but also making birdhouses, clearing the wood, producing yummy jams and products, collecting aromatic herbs to make our aromatic salt making a map of the botanical garden to put in the web and so on. House care is needed too, for example cleaning, turn over of the beds, ironing will be great
Experiences in taking care of a hospitality place and working outdoor is a plus!
Work is various and we are not going to make it hard for you.
Languages spoken
Italiano, English
Accommodation
A room in the house of the family near B&B.
All the best italian food provided!!
THIS IS A: ALL YOU CAN EAT !!!
What else ...
There are many trials to walk around and a lot of nature around here, we have a swimming pool, land art projects going on.
We are just 10km from Sasso Marconi ( train station more near ) and 25km from the center Bologna.
We provide to tranport you to the train station by car when you need, because thare are no bus that bring you to the train station.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (32)

03/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Eduardo)

Eduardo è veramente un ragazzo educatissimo, rispettoso e sensibile con la grande passione per il cinema di cui è espertissimo.
Ci ha aiutato in ogni mansione, nel bosco con la legna, all'orto, nel riordino di tanti luoghi che dopo il suo impegno sono diventati puliti e accoglienti e soprattutto nel prepare la casa per ricevere gli ospiti.
l suo… read more

(Excellent )

02/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Eduardo) for host

Sono rimasto due mesi da Donatella, Giorgio, Andrea, Belén, famiglia e tutti i volontari che erano li come me; e è stata la cosa migliore che io potrei aver fatto. Sono stati due mesi nei quali mi sono sentito a casa, tale accoglienza e amicizia di persone brave. Nella casa c'è un b&b per i viaggiatori che camminano da Bologna a Firenze; anche un… read more

(Excellent )

21/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Robson & Natacha)

Robson e Natasha sono stati ottimi volontari!
La loro conoscenza dell'italiano è ottima e apparte l'essere sociali e sorridenti sono anche molto bravi nei vari lavori a loro assegnati!
Sono molto collaborativi, onesti e affiatati tra loro( vanno molto d'accordo), rispettosi e hanno le idee chiare.
Robson è un anche un buon collaboratore nel… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Robson & Natacha) for host

Nova arbora è un luogo perfetto.
Le persone que fanno parte di Nova arbora sono meraviglioso, anche la Flo
(pastora tedesca incredibile).
Prima Donatella una donna troppo gentile, una cuoca straordinaria, suo cibo è troppo buono. Una persona che sà vivere la vita.
Poi c'è Giorgio che sempre spiega le cose sulla politica anche aiuta noi con la… read more

(Excellent )

23/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ilana)

For us Ilana was a very good person and a collaborator. he has done all the works with patience and even the hardest ones like moving the wood. He has reserved some very pleasant moments preparing us also an unexpected very good birthday cake. I am sorry he can not be here now to see how many fruits have strawberries has taken care of and the… read more

(Excellent )

22/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ilana) for host

This was my first work away. I spent almost a month in April with Donatella, Giorgio and Flo (the "puppy") at Nova Arbora. It was a great choice and a great experience. I enjoyed the kind, family like hospitality. I really liked the local traditional Italian food and fresh homemade gelato. The house and garden are one of the most beautiful I've… read more

(Excellent )

09/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

My first workaway was very last minute planning but Donatella & Giorgio welcomed me for 10 days nonetheless. During my stay, us helpers generally made the beds or did garden chores in the morning, had our break during the afternoon and tended to the herbs garden for a couple of hours at dusk. We also lent a hand for meals, taken together with the… read more

(Excellent )

03/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

Sarah has been a great help to us,
She is a girl with a very good character and always smiling. He has performed best at home and in the garden, working in friendship with other volunteers as well.
For us, our door is always open, when you want to come back, we will be happy and we will gladly recommend it to other hosts.

(Excellent )

18/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Roberts)

Roberts è un ragazzo estremamente educato, ossequioso e responsabile.Nei tre mesi di volontariato da noi è stato impeccabile nel rispettare i tempi del lavoro e ha svolto i suoi tanti compiti con molta volontà e determinazione. Non ha mai lasciato incompiuto un lavoro portandolo a termine nel migliore dei modi e a volte anche nel suo periodo di… read more

(Excellent )

17/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Roberts) for host

This was my first workaway. I planned to stay with Donatella, Giorgio, and Andrea for a month but ended up staying three, and it was worth it. They are great.
It’s a good opportunity to meet all kinds of people from all over the world, for learning or improving Italian and for taking long walks in the beautiful neighborhood sulla Via degli Dei and… read more

(Excellent )

16/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)

Hannah is a pretty, cute and polite girl. She always worked for me with her smile on her lips and was a great help by doing the humble and boring jobs she performed with ease and attention. She has always been respectful with everyone we and he immediately made friends with other volunteers by establishing a good relationship with them as well. It… read more

(Excellent )

13/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host

Thank you and grazie cara Donatella e caro Giorgio !
I had 10 wonderful days, learning a lot for my live.
The work involved various tasks, from making the beds and cleaning the rooms to working in the l'orto. And beside the very fair work, you get to know this nice family, really warmhearted and giving you the feeling of belonging to their family.… read more

(Excellent )

11/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marina) for host

Troppo buoni !!!!... grazie invece a voi di avermi dato la possibilità di fare questa bellissima esperienza, con voi mi son sentita in famiglia.
Sicuramente ci rivedremo e lo sarà sempre con grandissimo piacere.

Marina :-)

(Excellent )

10/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Marina)

Marina è una persona squisita, con tanta voglia di fare, aperta a nuove conoscenze ed esperienze. E' stata con noi poco tempo ma si è dimostrata una persona sempre molto attenta alle nostre esigenze e pronta a dare il suo aiuto in ogni necessità lavorando a volte anche più del dovuto.
Le sono molto riconoscente e spero che torni a trovarci presto

(Excellent )

03/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Weronika)

Veronika has been with us twice and I can say that he has always worked very hard and always very well. I had a great help from her in the kitchen, in the home and in the garden, she was a faithful and good collaborator. I hope to see you again soon, while I recommend it to all the other hosts.

(Excellent )

01/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Natascha)

Natasha is a really special, polite, independent girl and always available to give me a hand. He has helped me a lot for both home and garden work. My home for her will always be open ...

(Excellent )

17/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Isabella & Matilda) for host

We enjoyed our stay and felt very welcome in Donatella, Giorgio and Andrea’s home. Donatella was so kind and patient with us even though we don’t speak Italian. Her son Andrea and the other volunteers were of great help translating. The tasks were not difficult to learn. We helped with cleaning and doing laundry in the B&B as well as doing some… read more

(Excellent )

05/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Isabella & Matilda)

Matilda and Isabella stayed at our place and gave us a big hand in running our B&B!
They are really educated girls and every task was done with precise and cure.
Matilda baked some nice cakes and Isabella took a lot of nice picture plus they did a good job turning over beds and preparing the place for the guest!
Thank you so much for coming… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Michaela) for host

A big thank you to the whole familiy! I had an amazing time at your place! The work was very fun to do with the other volunteers and of course with Donatella and Andrea! I helped with several tasks around the B&B, with a land art project and in the kitchen where incredibly tasty italian food , herbal salts , jams.. were made :) The place itself is… read more

(Excellent )

15/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Michaela)

Michaela stayed with us for a short period but gave us a good help with the B&B and making yummi jams.
She is kind, polite and really good in yoga!
We had the chance to do it almost everyday!
Thanks for being part of this place.

(Excellent )

05/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ryan & Caitlin) for host

We have done quite a few workaways, and we were truely sad to leave Andrea, Donatella and Giorgio (and Maggie, Karen, Sickie and co).
Their home is in a beautiful and remote part of Italy but we never felt isolated or stuck. Andrea was super helpful picking us up or dropping us off from the station. We felt very at home in their house. Donatella… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan & Caitlin)

Fantastic!!! Ryan and Caitlin helped us a lot! We have been clearing the forest, chopping wood, stacking it, making cool signs for the trekking route, built a platform for a tent, improved the fireplace and of course complete all the duty of the B&B.
I had no place for them in the house and they were really happy about the Glamping tent I have… read more

(Excellent )

04/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Max) for host

Great month spent with Andrea, Donatella and Giorgio - the work was different each day, but working as a team it always went by quickly and was fun. Plenty of time to hang out by the pool, explore the area and get to know the other volunteers. Food was excellent, and the dog Maggie is always there to be your friend. True Italian experience!

(Excellent )

01/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Max)

We had a great time, he helped us a lot while clearing the forest and chopping the wood for the winter, we did a lot of different works as well, we have been working with wood building structures such as a garbage bin, land art, some glamping platforms, cool signs with quotes, and much more!
His italian is improving a lot! We have been doing Yoga,… read more

(Excellent )

21/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Adir)

Adir and Stav helped us for a period, they helped us in the woods and in the B&B with the house chores.
We have built a outdoor dry toilet and moved logs and did some gardening around the house and to keep things in balance we did some land art too.
We enjoyed doing yoga later in the evening.
Thanks for passing by

(Very good )

03/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Adir) for host

We stayed at their house for over a week, and the communication was mainly with their son, Andrea. Adir worked mostly outside in the woods, built an outside dry toilet, and chopped woods for the winter, fixed a few things in the hiking path and cleaned the woods. Stav was helping in the B&B for usually 2 hours in the morning, and when she was done… read more

(Very good )

20/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Fenna) for host

My time with Andrea, Donatella and Giorgio was very nice. I mostly helped with the general tasks of the B&B such as cleaning and making the beds. Other times me and Michaela, another volunteer, helped with cooking, making icecream or preparing jams and herbal salts. I felt very much welcomed in their home and I enjoyed or lunches and dinners… read more

(Excellent )

15/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Fenna)

Fenna wrote me last minute and glad we had it here helping us out for some time.
We made a really cool Land Art Project , went trought the all tasks of the B&B and did yoga toghether with the other volunteers.
Thank you!

(Excellent )

30/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Kim)

Kim and Ires stayed at our place for 2 weeks and they gave us a great help, they are really solar girls and educated.
they always showed up on time and with a lot of spirit and enthusiasm they become part of our family. Thanks you We miss you already!

(Excellent )

30/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Matias) for host

I have stayed with Donatella and Giorgio for one week.They are very nice people.The land is beautiful with great scenery in the surrounding area( many good hikes near by).
Donatella is a great cook,she made us very delicious and traditional local dishes(the chocolate cake was amazing!!).She is also a hard worker woman,with a wide knowledge of… read more

(Very good )

31/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (jamie & Sarah)

Jamie and Sarah have been with us for several weeks, they are very polite and helpful.
They helped in every way even in the most menial jobs with commitment and good will, being able to accomplish in the best way each task.
They made friends with the other volunteers also building a good relationship with them.
I will be happy to host them as… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (jamie & Sarah) for host

Sarah and I stayed with donatella and Giorgio (and maggie!). It was really wonderful in every respect. Their home is beautiful and everyone who sees the garden loves it. The work was easygoing and we learned a lot particularly in the orto. There was great hiking paths nearby and donatella was always obliging to drive us to the train station; but… read more

(Excellent )

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